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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.78, 467.02 and 149.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.78, 467.02 and 149.30 is: 223.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.78 : 467.02 = 149.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.78/467.02 = 149.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.78x = 467.02 × 149.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.78x = 69,726.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,726.09/311.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.64

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